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Earlham College

THE ONLINE HOME OF EARLHAM COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Student-Athlete Resources & Compliance

General Principles

The Department of Athletics at Earlham College is dedicated to providing a quality, competitive student-athlete experience with an atmosphere of excellence in academics, athletics, student life and well-being. Earlham College is also committed to meeting the requirements of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) and North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC).

Please ASK before you ACT!

Please direct compliance related issues to:
 
Adam Hutchinson
Director of Athletics
Phone: (765) 983-1624
Email: hutchad@earlham.edu

Bias Incident Response Protocol

The term’ bias related’ refers to any manner of communication, verbal or visual, or any behavior which demonstrates bias against persons because of, but not limited to, their actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, and veteran status, among other distinctions and attributes.

At Earlham College, we take the health, safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff very seriously. Earlham is committed to being a living and learning community where mutual respect among all people is a natural part of how we conduct our everyday lives. As a Quaker institution, we hold firmly to Principles and Practices to encourage an atmosphere of civility and respect.

To anonymously report a bias incident and/or to learn how Earlham responds to a bias incident report, please visit the Bias Incident Response Protocol webpage.
 

Prospective Student-Athletes

First-year and transfer students are required to make a FREE NCAA profile once they have deposited their confirmation. Students can create their profile through the NCAA Eligibility Center.
 
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (PDF)
NCAA Division III Facts and Figures (Link) 

Incoming Transfers

  • If you are looking to transfer to Earlham, please have your current institution’s compliance officer send a release to Steve Sakosits at sakosst@earlham.edu.
  • Must have been academically and athletically eligible at previous institution.
Outgoing Transfers

PLEASE make sure a release is granted prior to speaking with a new institution. Student-athletes risk their eligibility by not being released from their current institution first.
  • Division III to Division III – 2020-21 Permission to Contact: Self-Release Form (PDF)
  • Division III to Division I or II – must obtain written permission (cannot self-release); NCAA Transfer Portal ($90 for domestic and Canada; $150 for international)
  • NAIA or Other – have compliance officer send Steve Sakosits (sakosst@earlham.edu) request for release 
Current Student-Athletes
Eligibility 
  • Credits: Must be enrolled in at least 12 credits. Always add a class first to be at or above 12 credits, then drop.
  • Academic Progress and Eligibility (Link): Student-athletes are ineligible for competition if they reach ‘final probation’.
NCAA Key Information
Coaches Corner
Title IX